Astragalus lentiginosus var. kernensis
Kern Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus kernensis Jeps. +3 more
- Astragalus kernensis Jeps.
- Astragalus kernensis subsp. charlestonensis Clokey
- Astragalus lentiginosus var. charlestonensis (Clokey) Barneby
- Cystium kernense (Jeps.) Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in North America, Astragalus lentiginosus var. kernensis (commonly known as Kern milkvetch) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Astragalus lentiginosus, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Nevada
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